(running for 7+ years)-This course is a low-impact, full-body workout to help tone muscles, increase range of motion, mobility and flexibility and help reduce stress.  You will move through a series of stretching and toning exercises that will elongate and strengthen muscles.  No experience is necessary.  Bring a mat for floorwork and light hand-held weights or 2 filled up water bottles to use during the toning section.  

Are you experiencing challenges in prioritizing & planning? Do you routinely lose important items? Do you find yourself always rushing and pressed for time? Are you neglecting key areas of your life? Are you overwhelmed? I challenge you to transform chaos and disorder into mindful organization. Replace old habits with proven techniques that give you a new-found freedom to be more productive, effective, peaceful and joyful. Learn practical list writing skills. Apply proven scheduling techniques. Make a plan to clear physical, mental and digital spaces. And much more!

Instructor: Roz Applebaum at www.rozapplebaum.com, Roz is a 30-year veteran of the conference industry and a successful life coach. Juggling speakers, hotel logistics, audio visual, attendee demands, and a myriad of other conference details demands strong organizational skills. Today, Roz helps her coaching clients apply organizational skills to their daily lives to achieve short- and long-term goals while maintaining an ideal life balance. Roz lives in Southern Maine where she dabbles in various art projects, walks the beach daily with her Labrador retriever Conway, and engages extensively with her community, friends and family. She still has time to travel, go to the theater and practice healthy selfcare utilizing her core principles of planning, prioritizing and actioning.

Back by popular demand, the Newport trip will be from May 22 to 23. We leave Wells at 7:30 a.m.   We arrive in Bristol Rhode Island for the Blithewold Manor where we will have a tour of the home and gardens, we will be having lunch there as well.   We then head into the town of Bristol for a tour of the home of Ethel Barrymore of stage and screen.   We then head into Middletown Rhode Island where we will be spending the night.  After checking in, we will gather for dinner. The next day we are on our way to tour 3 of the Newport mansions, before we return to Wells.  The price of the trip is $395.00 per person per double occupancy which includes entrance into 5 historic homes, two lunches, dinner, hotel and breakfast.  We will return to Wells by 6:00p.m.    This trip is limited to 7 people.  A reservation by April 1st is necessary to book your place on the trip.   

Part 1: Understanding Generational Differences

Navigate a multigenerational workforce successfully by understanding the distinct experiences and influences shaping each generation. This course provides insights into societal events, parenting styles, and technological changes impacting generational "personalities." Learn to address challenges, foster respectful communication, and implement strategies for unity, enhancing collaboration and decision-making.

Part 2: Millennial Mindset

Millennials are now the largest generation of the US Workforce. Understanding their mindset and what motivates them is the key to maximizing job performance and work productivity. This course enhances managers' abilities to comprehend Millennial influences, break negative stereotypes, create appealing company cultures, and optimize daily interactions. Topics include values, technology, recruitment, expectations, conflict resolution, and insights into Gen Z.

**Zoom Option Available**

Walking with poles (snowshoes + poles with snow) burns 20-40% more calories than regular walking, develops upper body strength, increases safety with upright stability, while reducing impact on lower body joints.  And Nordic Walking enhances mood and is a fun and social way to enjoy the outdoors year-round.  Suitable for the beginner exerciser to the active athlete.  Wear comfortable footwear and dress for outdoor seasonal weather. Bring your own walking poles (will need an asphalt rubber tip) or instructor-provided poles available: $9 lab fee payable at first class

Restorative Yoga is a practice of conscious relaxation, using props in every posture to support your muscles in gentle, comfortable positions. There are NO Downward Facing Dog and Cobra that are the keystones of other popular yoga styles. Basic relaxation is the mainstay of a restorative yoga practice. Poses include gentle supine twists, supported forward folds, gentle reclining backbends and hip openers. The poses are held for anywhere from 3 to 30 min giving your body plenty of time to relax so that your mind can enter a quiet, meditative state. NO YOGA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Destress before your weekend activities. Blocks and bolsters provided. Please bring a mat, blankets and any other props.

Learn collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that challenge  Maine drivers. If you complete the course, you will receive a  3-point credit on your license. Online registration is not available for this class. Please provide your date of birth and license number when you call to register at 646-4565 or write it on your registration form if mailing. 

INSTRUCTOR: Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

Let our Adult Ed program make the arrangements for the tickets, transportation, food and parking, so you can enjoy a baseball game watching the future stars of the Boston Red Sox. Seats are in the Gifford’s Home Maine Ice Cream pavilion located in right-field. Modeled after the iconic “Monster Seats” at Fenway Park, the Pavilion offers some of the most unique seats in Minor League Baseball.  The Portland Sea Dogs are the double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The Sea Dogs will be playing the Akron Rubber Ducks (Cleveland Guardians affiliate) with a start time of 7:00pm. Book your nine inning vacation as soon as possible, we have only the capacity of 8 fans for this trip.